provide maximum protection.
The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel fig. 33 and the front airbag for the front passenger is located in the instrument panel fig. 34. The
airbag installation locations are marked with the lettering “AIRBAG”.
The area outlined in red defines where the front airbags will deploy (deployment zone). Therefore, never place or attach objects in these areas
attachments mounted at the factory will not be affected by the deployed driver’s and front passenger’s front airbag.
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The front airbags do not deploy in the following situations:
In case of crashes when the ignition is switched off.
In side-on collisions.
In case of a rear-end collision.
If the vehicle rolls over.
If the impact speed is too low.
The front passenger’s front airbags do not deploy in the following situations:
If the front passenger seat is not occupied.
If the passenger seat recognition system recognizes that the front passenger seat is unoccupied and the PASSENGER AIR BAG
on.
indicator light come
DANGER
An airbag deploys within a few milliseconds and at a very high speed.
Always keep the deployment zones of the front airbags clear.
Never attach objects to the covers or in the deployment zone of the airbag module, such as cup holders or phone holders.
There should be no people, animals, or objects between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone. Make sure that children and
passengers also follow this guideline.
Do not attach any objects, such as mobile navigation systems, to the windshield above the front airbag on the passenger's side.
Do not tape over or cover the steering wheel airbag module or the surface of the instrument panel in the deployment zone of the front passenger's front
airbag, or modify them in any other way.
WARNING
The front airbags expand in front of the steering wheel fig. 33 and the instrument panel fig. 34.
Always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the sides of the outer edge, in the nine o'clock and three o'clock position.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the center of the steering wheel. If body
characteristics mean that this is not possible, you must contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Adjust the front passenger seat so that there is the greatest possible distance between the front passenger and the instrument panel.
Side airbags
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
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